Friday afternoon at a press conference, Bobby Petrino announced the hiring of assitant coach John L. Smith. He also addressed incoming and outgoing transfers, injuries, recruiting, player development and a whole lot more. Come inside for the scoop![details]

2006 (Redshirt): He was expected to compete for playing time as a reserve, but an unusual accident in practice and the ensuing injury slowed his progress early in pre-season camp. Gregory dislocated his left shoulder while participating in a drill with a blocking sled. Following his recovery, UA coaches decided to redshirt him. He worked with the scout team defense last fall.

Personal: Born Nov. 25, 1987, he is the son of Chip Sr. and Gwendolyn Arnold. He is enrolled in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. He was named to the Lon Farrell Academic Honor Roll for Fall 2006.
High School: He earned third-team 2005 preseason All-Texas honors from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football prior to his senior season. He led the Stars to a 12-1 record and the TAPPS state championship. In the 27-20 win over Cedar Hill (Texas) Trinity Christian, he tallied two interceptions and one touchdown. He rushed 35 times for 503 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior. He also hauled in 13 catches for 274 yards and four scores. He finished third on his team in scoring with 66 points. As a junior, he spent time at free safety and cornerback on defense, wide receiver on offense and logged extensive time on special teams. He earned 70 tackles and three interceptions on his way to all-state honors. Offensively, he tallied 287 yards and three touchdowns on 36 carries. He also earned 201 yards and three touchdowns on 16 receptions. He helped lead his team to a 9-3 record and a berth in the state semifinals. He attended Plano (Texas) East High School as a freshman before transferring to Carrollton (Texas) American Heritage Academy and playing for Coach Bob Giesey. The Dallas Morning News ranked him as the No. 40 player on its all-area team and the No. 91 overall prospect in the state of Texas. Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 58 athlete in the nation. The same outlet also ranked him as the No. 91 prospect in Texas. He was named all-district in basketball as a junior after averaging 16.2 points per game. He earned all-state honors in track and field as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team. He posted a 39-inch vertical leap and could squat 500 pounds as a prepster. He has four younger brothers. He was also recruited by Arizona, Kansas State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M.